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Tom Donilon to Resign as Top National Security Adviser, Former U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to Take Over

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:03:25 +0000

President Barack Obama's top national security adviser Tom Donilon is resigning and will be replaced by Susan Rice.

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The White House Doesn't Think Jay-Z's 'Open Letter' Makes for a Good Read [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:10:54 +0000

Hell hath no fury like a President with an idiotic press corps scorned.

When Jay-Z dissed Barack Obama in his new track, 'Open Letter,' the White House responded. And it was hilarious.

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Montrose Man Talks About Presidential Pardon

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:35:28 +0000

MONTROSE - A South Dakota drug convict pardoned by President Barack Obama says the pardon will improve both his personal and business life.

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Obama Weighs Stepping in on Gay Marriage Case

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:17:15 +0000

WASHINGTON - Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage - a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across the country.

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Obama Unveils $500 Million Gun Violence Package

Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:00:52 +0000

WASHINGTON - Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades.

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Senate Leaders Offer Dour Take on 'Cliff' Talks

Associated Press — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:33:30 +0000

The top Senate negotiators on the effort to prevent the government from going over the "fiscal cliff" offered a pessimistic assessment Sunday barely 24 hours before a deadline to avert tax hikes on virtually every worker.

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Photo of Obama Playing With Tiny Spider-Man Charms the Web

Emerald Catron — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:34:05 +0000

Fine. Time magazine was right -- Barack Obama is the Person of the Year. We can't argue with this photo, which was taken back in October.

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Officials: Obama, Boehner Exchange Proposals

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:32:05 +0000

At least publicly, there's no hint of progress in efforts to avoid the "fiscal cliff" -- with Republicans demanding that the White House outline specific spending cuts, and the White House saying it's already done so.

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Obama Applauds South Dakota Man, Nonprofit During Speech

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:07:25 +0000

President Barack Obama hailed the head of a nonprofit organization on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation as an example of positive change in Indian Country.

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How Far Over the 'Fiscal Cliff' Could They Go?

Associated Press — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:48:49 +0000

The Washington dealmakers who warn that a plunge off the "fiscal cliff" would be disastrous don't seem to be rushing to stop it. Why aren't they panicking?

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